Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett, New Edition

Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett, New Edition

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https://openlibrary.org/books/OL26310078M

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Waiting for Godot has been hailed as one of the most significant plays of the 20th century, and this bilingual edition provides an excellent opportunity for readers to explore Samuel Beckett's work across languages. In it, two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly for the arrival of a mysterious figure named Godot, who may or may not exist. As they wait, they fill their time with comical and existential conversations that touch on the nature of existence, purpose, and the absurdity of life. This edition features a series of critical essays that offer insight into the themes, structure and subject matter of the play, which has become a cornerstone of modern theatre. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to Beckett's work, this bilingual edition is an excellent way to engage with his work and appreciate the depth and complexity of his writing.

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minimalism ꞏ tragicomedy ꞏ postmodernism ꞏ modernist literature ꞏ existentialism ꞏ literary criticism ꞏ estragon ꞏ language ꞏ 20th century literature ꞏ unreliable narrator ꞏ bilingual edition ꞏ godot ꞏ Drama ꞏ nihilism ꞏ mythology ꞏ philosophy ꞏ theatre of the absurd ꞏ french literature ꞏ classic literature ꞏ vladimir ꞏ nobel prize winner ꞏ absurdism ꞏ atheism ꞏ irish literature ꞏ samuel beckett